Hospital Resident Microbiologist

Resident Microbiologist (Hospital)- Colombo

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Microbiology and Clinical Pathology Departments, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic services.
• Lead laboratory quality management systems, accreditation compliance (CAP/ISO/Good Laboratory Practice), quality assurance programmes, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, biosafety, and clinical governance requirements while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and laboratory excellence.
• Drive the implementation of advanced laboratory technologies, new diagnostic platforms, and service innovations to enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Provide expert clinical consultation and technical guidance to clinicians, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders on microbiology and diagnostic pathology services.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE FOLLOWING

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary laboratory teams through workforce planning, competency assessments, training, and continuous professional development programmes.
• Support the Head of Laboratories in strategic planning, budget management, recruitment, performance management, resource optimisation, and expansion of reference laboratory services.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of laboratory policies, standard operating procedures, technical documentation, and quality records.
• Promote research, innovation, and evidence-based laboratory practices while ensuring cost-effective resource utilisation without compromising quality or service standards.
• Foster strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction, resolve clinical and diagnostic queries, and ensure exceptional laboratory service delivery.

Email your CV with details of two non-referees to hr4@konnecting.biz
Application will be treated confidentially & the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.